Batman: Scar of the Bat

In 1996, DC Comics released this single-issue prestige format story from writer Max Allan Collins and artist Eduardo Barreto, exploring a pivotal moment in Batman's early career. The narrative delves into the psychological weight of the Dark Knight's first encounter with a costumed criminal, examining how that scar—both literal and figurative—shaped his war on crime. A tight, character-driven one-shot that stands as a testament to Collins and Barreto's focused storytelling.